Meet Our Blue Tongue Skink Rescue!
How it all started: On Monday I got a text from Hubby about a blue tongue skink rescue. How could I say no?
Legless Lizards vs. Snakes
What’s the Difference? At first glance, they look exactly the same. Scaley, legless, long, and a bit scary. But if you take a closer look, you see that’s where the resemblance ends. So let’s compare, shall we? It’s time for… Continue Reading
Ethics of Breeding Silkback (“Silkie”) Bearded Dragons
Silkback (or “silkie”) bearded dragons have always rubbed me the wrong way. Mostly because they look like someone crossed a bearded dragon with a naked mole rat and the offspring…well..let’s be honest, nothing good can come of that pairing. Thus… Continue Reading
Do Reptiles Feel Emotion?
Traditionally, emotions are only assigned to more highly evolved animals like mammals. But seeing the way a Burmese python drapes around its keeper, or a lizard’s closed eyes while being petted, the question arises: Do reptiles feel emotion?
The 14 Reptile Keeper Types
Plain and simple, reptiles are an addiction. Most current reptile keeper types start as Pet Owners, and a few stay that way. But generally speaking, it’s a downhill ride. What phase are you in?
What Not to Say to Reptile People
Reptile keepers are people too! And we’re just like you—only we tend to prefer scales over fur. But don’t think that we can’t relate. For example, I consider myself a “dog person,” and I was the weird horse girl in… Continue Reading
Snake Bites, Strikes & Constricting — Oh My!
Two of humanity’s most common fears are snakes and spiders. Why is that, do you think? But in my experience, most people display a preference of one over the other. For some it’s a mild difference, and for others it’s… Continue Reading